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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.72, 376.07 and 189.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.72, 376.07 and 189.97 is: 284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.72 : 376.07 = 189.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.72/376.07 = 189.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.72x = 376.07 × 189.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.72x = 71,442.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,442.02/250.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.95

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