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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.21, 373.91 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.21, 373.91 and 120.96 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.21 : 373.91 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.21/373.91 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.21x = 373.91 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.21x = 45,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,227.55/249.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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