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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.60, 375.81 and 128.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.60, 375.81 and 128.85 is: 193.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.60 : 375.81 = 128.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.60/375.81 = 128.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.60x = 375.81 × 128.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.60x = 48,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,421.24/250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.22

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