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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 374.87 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 374.87 and 120.18 is: 180.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 374.87 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/374.87 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 374.87 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 45,050.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,050.30/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.10

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