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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 375.68 and 188.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 375.68 and 188.91 is: 282.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 375.68 = 188.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/375.68 = 188.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 375.68 × 188.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 70,970.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,970.18/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.78

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