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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.68, 375.78 and 129.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.68, 375.78 and 129.12 is: 193.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.68 : 375.78 = 129.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.68/375.78 = 129.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.68x = 375.78 × 129.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.68x = 48,520.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520.71/250.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.56

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