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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 249.99, 374.72 and 119.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 249.99, 374.72 and 119.81 is: 179.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    249.99 : 374.72 = 119.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    249.99/374.72 = 119.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    249.99x = 374.72 × 119.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    249.99x = 44,892.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,892.73/249.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.58

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