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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 375 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 375 and 79 is: 118.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 375 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/375 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 375 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 29,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,625/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.50

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