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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.52, 375.75 and 127.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.52, 375.75 and 127.22 is: 190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.52 : 375.75 = 127.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.52/375.75 = 127.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.52x = 375.75 × 127.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.52x = 47,801.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,801.04/250.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.81

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