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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.84, 376.32 and 122.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.84, 376.32 and 122.56 is: 183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.84 : 376.32 = 122.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.84/376.32 = 122.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.84x = 376.32 × 122.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.84x = 46,121.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,121.78/250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.87

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