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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.94 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.94 and 129.20 is: 194.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.94 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.94 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.94 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 48,699.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,699.09/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.14

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