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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.74 and 77.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.74 and 77.91 is: 116.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.74 = 77.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.74 = 77.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.74 × 77.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 29,351.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,351.81/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.85

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