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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.53 and 128.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.53 and 128.52 is: 192.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.53 = 128.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.53 = 128.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.53 × 128.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 48,263.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,263.12/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.78

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