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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.18, 374.88 and 128.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.18, 374.88 and 128.26 is: 192.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.18 : 374.88 = 128.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.18/374.88 = 128.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.18x = 374.88 × 128.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.18x = 48,082.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,082.11/250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.19

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