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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.78 and 77.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.78 and 77.85 is: 116.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.78 = 77.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.78 = 77.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.78 × 77.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 29,332.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,332.32/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.78

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