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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.13, 374.97 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.13, 374.97 and 120.06 is: 179.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.13 : 374.97 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.13/374.97 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.13x = 374.97 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.13x = 45,018.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,018.90/250.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.99

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