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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.77, 374.67 and 128.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.77, 374.67 and 128.13 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.77 : 374.67 = 128.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.77/374.67 = 128.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.77x = 374.67 × 128.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.77x = 48,006.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,006.47/249.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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