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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.25, 375.44 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.25, 375.44 and 120.22 is: 180.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.25 : 375.44 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.25/375.44 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.25x = 375.44 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.25x = 45,133.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,133.86/250.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.35

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