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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 375.06 and 128.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 375.06 and 128.23 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 375.06 = 128.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/375.06 = 128.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 375.06 × 128.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 48,093.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,093.94/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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