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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.40 and 128.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.40 and 128.87 is: 193.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.40 = 128.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.40 = 128.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.40 × 128.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 48,377.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,377.80/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.18

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