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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.89, 376.14 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.89, 376.14 and 129.07 is: 193.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.89 : 376.14 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.89/376.14 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.89x = 376.14 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.89x = 48,548.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,548.39/250.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.50

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