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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.02, 374.99 and 79.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.02, 374.99 and 79.02 is: 118.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.02 : 374.99 = 79.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.02/374.99 = 79.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.02x = 374.99 × 79.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.02x = 29,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,631.71/250.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.52

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