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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.74 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.74 and 77.81 is: 116.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.74 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.74 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.74 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 29,314.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314.14/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.73

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