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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 374.88 and 128.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 374.88 and 128.29 is: 192.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 374.88 = 128.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/374.88 = 128.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 374.88 × 128.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 48,093.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093.36/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.42

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