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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 375.94 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 375.94 and 120.84 is: 181.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 375.94 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/375.94 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 375.94 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 45,428.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,428.59/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.11

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