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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.83, 376.38 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.83, 376.38 and 129.15 is: 193.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.83 : 376.38 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.83/376.38 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.83x = 376.38 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.83x = 48,609.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,609.48/250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.79

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