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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.38 and 77.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.38 and 77.64 is: 116.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.38 = 77.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.38 = 77.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.38 × 77.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 29,222.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,222.14/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.42

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