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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.95, 374.74 and 128.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.95, 374.74 and 128.11 is: 192.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.95 : 374.74 = 128.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.95/374.74 = 128.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.95x = 374.74 × 128.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.95x = 48,007.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,007.94/249.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.07

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