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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.93, 375.05 and 128.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.93, 375.05 and 128.24 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.93 : 375.05 = 128.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.93/375.05 = 128.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.93x = 375.05 × 128.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.93x = 48,093.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093.90/249.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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