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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.76, 376.01 and 77.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.76, 376.01 and 77.38 is: 116.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.76 : 376.01 = 77.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.76/376.01 = 77.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.76x = 376.01 × 77.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.76x = 29,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,096.73/250.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.03

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