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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.24, 376.88 and 77.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.24, 376.88 and 77.90 is: 116.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.24 : 376.88 = 77.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.24/376.88 = 77.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.24x = 376.88 × 77.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.24x = 29,358.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,358.95/251.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.86

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