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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.74, 375.84 and 128.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.74, 375.84 and 128.97 is: 193.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.74 : 375.84 = 128.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.74/375.84 = 128.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.74x = 375.84 × 128.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.74x = 48,472.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,472.08/250.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.32

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