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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.88, 376.11 and 129.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.88, 376.11 and 129.06 is: 193.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.88 : 376.11 = 129.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.88/376.11 = 129.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.88x = 376.11 × 129.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.88x = 48,540.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,540.76/250.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.49

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