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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 376.02 and 120.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 376.02 and 120.67 is: 181.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 376.02 = 120.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/376.02 = 120.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 376.02 × 120.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 45,373.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,373.73/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.05

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