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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.87, 374.49 and 128.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.87, 374.49 and 128.10 is: 191.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.87 : 374.49 = 128.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.87/374.49 = 128.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.87x = 374.49 × 128.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.87x = 47,972.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,972.17/249.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.99

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