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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.28, 375.03 and 128.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.28, 375.03 and 128.66 is: 192.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.28 : 375.03 = 128.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.28/375.03 = 128.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.28x = 375.03 × 128.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.28x = 48,251.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,251.36/250.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.79

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