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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.04, 375.10 and 79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.04, 375.10 and 79 is: 118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.04 : 375.10 = 79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.04/375.10 = 79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.04x = 375.10 × 79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.04x = 29,632.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,632.90/250.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.51

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