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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 376.14 and 129.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 376.14 and 129.30 is: 193.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 376.14 = 129.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/376.14 = 129.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 376.14 × 129.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 48,634.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,634.90/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.78

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