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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 376.19 and 79.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 376.19 and 79.75 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 376.19 = 79.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/376.19 = 79.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 376.19 × 79.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 30,001.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,001.15/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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