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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.22, 375.42 and 120.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.22, 375.42 and 120.26 is: 180.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.22 : 375.42 = 120.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.22/375.42 = 120.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.22x = 375.42 × 120.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.22x = 45,148.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,148.01/250.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.43

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