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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.96, 376.68 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.96, 376.68 and 129.32 is: 194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.96 : 376.68 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.96/376.68 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.96x = 376.68 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.96x = 48,712.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,712.26/250.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.10

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