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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.44 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.44 and 80.08 is: 120.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.44 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.44 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.44 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 30,145.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,145.32/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.04

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