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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.11, 374.39 and 120.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.11, 374.39 and 120.95 is: 181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.11 : 374.39 = 120.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.11/374.39 = 120.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.11x = 374.39 × 120.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.11x = 45,279.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,279.99/249.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.77

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