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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 376.27 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 376.27 and 120.92 is: 181.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 376.27 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/376.27 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 376.27 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 45,496.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,496.38/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.27

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