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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.12, 376.60 and 77.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.12, 376.60 and 77.78 is: 116.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.12 : 376.60 = 77.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.12/376.60 = 77.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.12x = 376.60 × 77.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.12x = 29,291.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,291.95/251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.65

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