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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.44 and 128.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.44 and 128.61 is: 192.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.44 = 128.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.44 = 128.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.44 × 128.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 48,284.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,284.70/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.87

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