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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.05, 374.73 and 120.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.05, 374.73 and 120.13 is: 180.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.05 : 374.73 = 120.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.05/374.73 = 120.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.05x = 374.73 × 120.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.05x = 45,016.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,016.31/250.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.03

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