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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.29, 375.53 and 128.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.29, 375.53 and 128.59 is: 192.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.29 : 375.53 = 128.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.29/375.53 = 128.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.29x = 375.53 × 128.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.29x = 48,287.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,287.82/250.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.93

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