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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.38, 375.78 and 128.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.38, 375.78 and 128.76 is: 193.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.38 : 375.78 = 128.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.38/375.78 = 128.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.38x = 375.78 × 128.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.38x = 48,385.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,385.43/250.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.25

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