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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 376.18 and 122.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 376.18 and 122.52 is: 183.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 376.18 = 122.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/376.18 = 122.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 376.18 × 122.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 46,089.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,089.57/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.80

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