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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 374.80 and 128.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 374.80 and 128.28 is: 192.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 374.80 = 128.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/374.80 = 128.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 374.80 × 128.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 48,079.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,079.34/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.32

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