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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 375.97 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 375.97 and 77.39 is: 116.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 375.97 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/375.97 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 375.97 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 29,094.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,094.05/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.05

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