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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 375.94 and 127.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 375.94 and 127.31 is: 190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 375.94 = 127.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/375.94 = 127.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 375.94 × 127.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 47,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,862.18/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.88

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