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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.80, 376.19 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.80, 376.19 and 120.81 is: 181.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.80 : 376.19 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.80/376.19 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.80x = 376.19 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.80x = 45,445.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,445.03/250.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.20

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