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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.66 and 128.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.66 and 128.58 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.66 = 128.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.66 = 128.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.66 × 128.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 48,302.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,302.36/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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