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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.42 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.42 and 129.07 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.42 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.42 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.42 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 48,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,584.53/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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