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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 376.38 and 129.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 376.38 and 129.09 is: 193.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 376.38 = 129.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/376.38 = 129.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 376.38 × 129.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 48,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,586.89/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.68

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