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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.02 and 128.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.02 and 128.32 is: 192.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.02 = 128.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.02 = 128.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.02 × 128.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 48,122.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,122.57/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.38

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