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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.26, 375.40 and 79.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.26, 375.40 and 79.26 is: 118.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.26 : 375.40 = 79.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.26/375.40 = 79.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.26x = 375.40 × 79.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.26x = 29,754.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,754.20/250.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.89

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