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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.35, 375.35 and 120.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.35, 375.35 and 120.38 is: 180.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.35 : 375.35 = 120.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.35/375.35 = 120.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.35x = 375.35 × 120.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.35x = 45,182.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,182.15/250.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.48

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