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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.93, 376.41 and 77.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.93, 376.41 and 77.58 is: 116.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.93 : 376.41 = 77.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.93/376.41 = 77.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.93x = 376.41 × 77.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.93x = 29,202.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,202.21/250.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.38

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