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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.82 and 77.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.82 and 77.87 is: 116.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.82 = 77.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.82 = 77.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.82 × 77.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 29,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,340.70/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.81

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