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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.63, 375.96 and 122.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.63, 375.96 and 122.38 is: 183.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.63 : 375.96 = 122.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.63/375.96 = 122.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.63x = 375.96 × 122.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.63x = 46,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,009.98/250.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.58

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