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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.15, 376.78 and 77.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.15, 376.78 and 77.81 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.15 : 376.78 = 77.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.15/376.78 = 77.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.15x = 376.78 × 77.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.15x = 29,318.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,318.66/251.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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