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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 374.78 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 374.78 and 119.92 is: 179.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 374.78 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/374.78 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 374.78 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 44,943.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,943.62/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.77

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