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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.39, 375.58 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.39, 375.58 and 77.12 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.39 : 375.58 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.39/375.58 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.39x = 375.58 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.39x = 28,966.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,966.47/250.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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