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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 375.57 and 128.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 375.57 and 128.86 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 375.57 = 128.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/375.57 = 128.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 375.57 × 128.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 48,395.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,395.01/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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