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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.56, 375.80 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.56, 375.80 and 77.22 is: 115.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.56 : 375.80 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.56/375.80 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.56x = 375.80 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.56x = 29,018.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.89/250.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.82

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