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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.90, 374.91 and 119.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.90, 374.91 and 119.87 is: 179.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.90 : 374.91 = 119.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.90/374.91 = 119.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.90x = 374.91 × 119.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.90x = 44,938.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,938.59/249.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.83

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