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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.45, 375.37 and 128.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.45, 375.37 and 128.65 is: 192.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.45 : 375.37 = 128.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.45/375.37 = 128.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.45x = 375.37 × 128.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.45x = 48,291.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,291.35/250.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.82

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