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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.66, 376.00 and 77.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.66, 376.00 and 77.44 is: 116.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.66 : 376.00 = 77.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.66/376.00 = 77.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.66x = 376.00 × 77.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.66x = 29,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,117.05/250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.16

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