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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.67, 375.27 and 190.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.67, 375.27 and 190.04 is: 284.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.67 : 375.27 = 190.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.67/375.27 = 190.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.67x = 375.27 × 190.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.67x = 71,316.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,316.31/250.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.50

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