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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 374.90 and 120.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 374.90 and 120.08 is: 180.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 374.90 = 120.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/374.90 = 120.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 374.90 × 120.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 45,017.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,017.99/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.04

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