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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.94, 375.16 and 128.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.94, 375.16 and 128.30 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.94 : 375.16 = 128.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.94/375.16 = 128.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.94x = 375.16 × 128.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.94x = 48,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,133.03/249.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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