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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 374.99 and 128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 374.99 and 128.19 is: 192.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 374.99 = 128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/374.99 = 128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 374.99 × 128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 48,070.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,070.29/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.29

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