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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.53, 375.53 and 128.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.53, 375.53 and 128.63 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.53 : 375.53 = 128.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.53/375.53 = 128.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.53x = 375.53 × 128.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.53x = 48,301.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,301.90/250.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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