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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.09, 375.40 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.09, 375.40 and 128.32 is: 192.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.09 : 375.40 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.09/375.40 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.09x = 375.40 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.09x = 48,170.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,170.55/250.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.61

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