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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 345.86 and 188.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 345.86 and 188.34 is: 259.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 345.86 = 188.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/345.86 = 188.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 345.86 × 188.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 65,139.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,139.27/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.91

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