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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 374.85 and 126.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 374.85 and 126.78 is: 190.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 374.85 = 126.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/374.85 = 126.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 374.85 × 126.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 47,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,523.48/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.00

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