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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.21, 375.54 and 128.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.21, 375.54 and 128.56 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.21 : 375.54 = 128.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.21/375.54 = 128.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.21x = 375.54 × 128.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.21x = 48,279.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,279.42/250.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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