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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.30, 375.53 and 77.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.30, 375.53 and 77.00 is: 115.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.30 : 375.53 = 77.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.30/375.53 = 77.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.30x = 375.53 × 77.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.30x = 28,913.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,913.85/250.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.52

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