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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.67 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.67 and 128.72 is: 193.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.67 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.67 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.67 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 48,356.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,356.24/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.13

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