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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.65, 375.89 and 128.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.65, 375.89 and 128.79 is: 193.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.65 : 375.89 = 128.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.65/375.89 = 128.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.65x = 375.89 × 128.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.65x = 48,410.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,410.23/250.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.14

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