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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 375.80 and 189.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 375.80 and 189.95 is: 284.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 375.80 = 189.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/375.80 = 189.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 375.80 × 189.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 71,380.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 71,380.38/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.40

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