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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 375.22 and 128.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 375.22 and 128.27 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 375.22 = 128.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/375.22 = 128.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 375.22 × 128.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 48,129.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,129.47/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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