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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.33, 375.41 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.33, 375.41 and 120.33 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.33 : 375.41 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.33/375.41 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.33x = 375.41 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.33x = 45,173.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,173.09/250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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