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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.52 and 128.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.52 and 128.51 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.52 = 128.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.52 = 128.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.52 × 128.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 48,258.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,258.08/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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