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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.89, 374.63 and 119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.89, 374.63 and 119.82 is: 179.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.89 : 374.63 = 119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.89/374.63 = 119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.89x = 374.63 × 119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.89x = 44,888.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,888.17/249.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.63

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