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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 375.84 and 192.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 375.84 and 192.96 is: 289.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 375.84 = 192.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/375.84 = 192.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 375.84 × 192.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 72,522.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,522.09/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.13

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