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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.33 and 128.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.33 and 128.40 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.33 = 128.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.33 = 128.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.33 × 128.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 48,192.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,192.37/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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