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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.74 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.74 and 190.44 is: 285.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.74 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.74 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.74 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 71,746.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,746.37/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.93

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