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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.92, 374.81 and 119.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.92, 374.81 and 119.86 is: 179.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.92 : 374.81 = 119.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.92/374.81 = 119.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.92x = 374.81 × 119.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.92x = 44,922.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,922.25/249.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.75

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