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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.45 and 128.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.45 and 128.70 is: 193.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.45 = 128.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.45 = 128.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.45 × 128.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 48,320.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,320.42/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.08

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