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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.19, 375.28 and 120.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.19, 375.28 and 120.11 is: 180.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.19 : 375.28 = 120.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.19/375.28 = 120.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.19x = 375.28 × 120.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.19x = 45,074.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,074.44/250.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.16

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