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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.94, 376.41 and 79.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.94, 376.41 and 79.94 is: 119.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.94 : 376.41 = 79.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.94/376.41 = 79.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.94x = 376.41 × 79.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.94x = 30,089.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,089.27/250.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.91

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