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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.55, 375.83 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.55, 375.83 and 77.22 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.55 : 375.83 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.55/375.83 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.55x = 375.83 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.55x = 29,021.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,021.39/250.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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