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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.92, 376.20 and 129.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.92, 376.20 and 129.29 is: 193.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.92 : 376.20 = 129.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.92/376.20 = 129.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.92x = 376.20 × 129.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.92x = 48,637.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,637.02/250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.83

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