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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.86, 374.93 and 128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.86, 374.93 and 128.09 is: 192.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.86 : 374.93 = 128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.86/374.93 = 128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.86x = 374.93 × 128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.86x = 48,024.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,024.14/249.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.20

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