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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.61 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.61 and 126.97 is: 190.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 375.61 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/375.61 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 375.61 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 47,691.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,691.20/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.38

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