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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.02 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.02 and 120.84 is: 181.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.02 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.02 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.02 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 45,438.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,438.26/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.00

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