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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.97, 376.58 and 129.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.97, 376.58 and 129.33 is: 194.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.97 : 376.58 = 129.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.97/376.58 = 129.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.97x = 376.58 × 129.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.97x = 48,703.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,703.41/250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.06

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