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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.59, 375.79 and 77.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.59, 375.79 and 77.22 is: 115.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.59 : 375.79 = 77.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.59/375.79 = 77.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.59x = 375.79 × 77.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.59x = 29,018.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,018.31/250.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.80

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