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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.50, 375.78 and 79.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.50, 375.78 and 79.50 is: 119.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.50 : 375.78 = 79.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.50/375.78 = 79.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.50x = 375.78 × 79.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.50x = 29,874.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,874.51/250.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.26

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