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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.14, 375.27 and 121.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.14, 375.27 and 121.92 is: 182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.14 : 375.27 = 121.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.14/375.27 = 121.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.14x = 375.27 × 121.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.14x = 45,752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,752.92/250.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.91

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