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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.99, 376.51 and 77.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.99, 376.51 and 77.66 is: 116.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.99 : 376.51 = 77.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.99/376.51 = 77.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.99x = 376.51 × 77.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.99x = 29,239.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,239.77/250.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.50

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