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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.80 and 128.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.80 and 128.74 is: 193.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.80 = 128.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.80 = 128.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.80 × 128.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 48,380.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,380.49/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.19

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