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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 377 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 377 and 78 is: 117.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 377 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/377 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 377 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 29,406
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,406/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.00

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