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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.71, 376.10 and 77.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.71, 376.10 and 77.37 is: 116.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.71 : 376.10 = 77.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.71/376.10 = 77.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.71x = 376.10 × 77.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.71x = 29,098.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,098.47/250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.06

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