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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.78, 376.27 and 120.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.78, 376.27 and 120.78 is: 181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.78 : 376.27 = 120.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.78/376.27 = 120.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.78x = 376.27 × 120.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.78x = 45,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,444.18/250.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.21

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