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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 374.64 and 128.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 374.64 and 128.44 is: 192.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 374.64 = 128.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/374.64 = 128.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 374.64 × 128.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 48,118.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,118.76/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.31

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