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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.30, 373.78 and 119.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.30, 373.78 and 119.23 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.30 : 373.78 = 119.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.30/373.78 = 119.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.30x = 373.78 × 119.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.30x = 44,565.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,565.79/249.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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