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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 375.89 and 192.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 375.89 and 192.42 is: 288.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 375.89 = 192.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/375.89 = 192.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 375.89 × 192.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 72,327.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,327.79/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.25

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