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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.43, 375.65 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.43, 375.65 and 77.10 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.43 : 375.65 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.43/375.65 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.43x = 375.65 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.43x = 28,961.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,961.77/250.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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