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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250, 375.14 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250, 375.14 and 121.75 is: 182.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250 : 375.14 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250/375.14 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250x = 375.14 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250x = 45,673.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,673.30/250
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.69

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