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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.27, 375.37 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.27, 375.37 and 120.18 is: 180.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.27 : 375.37 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.27/375.37 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.27x = 375.37 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.27x = 45,111.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,111.97/250.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.25

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