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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.86, 376.39 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.86, 376.39 and 120.93 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.86 : 376.39 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.86/376.39 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.86x = 376.39 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.86x = 45,516.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,516.84/250.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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