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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.15, 375.26 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.15, 375.26 and 128.37 is: 192.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.15 : 375.26 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.15/375.26 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.15x = 375.26 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.15x = 48,173.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,173.39/250.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.58

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