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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 375.70 and 190.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 375.70 and 190.02 is: 284.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 375.70 = 190.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/375.70 = 190.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 375.70 × 190.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 71,390.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,390.51/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.86

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