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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.88 and 120.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.88 and 120.56 is: 180.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.88 = 120.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.88 = 120.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.88 × 120.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 45,313.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,313.91/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.83

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