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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.58, 375.94 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.58, 375.94 and 77.25 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.58 : 375.94 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.58/375.94 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.58x = 375.94 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.58x = 29,041.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,041.37/250.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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