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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.08, 375.23 and 128.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.08, 375.23 and 128.43 is: 192.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.08 : 375.23 = 128.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.08/375.23 = 128.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.08x = 375.23 × 128.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.08x = 48,189.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,189.86/250.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.70

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