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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.16, 374.87 and 128.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.16, 374.87 and 128.49 is: 192.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.16 : 374.87 = 128.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.16/374.87 = 128.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.16x = 374.87 × 128.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.16x = 48,166.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,166.40/250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.55

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