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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.34 and 129.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.34 and 129.01 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.34 = 129.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.34 = 129.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.34 × 129.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 48,550.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,550.04/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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