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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 376.89 and 77.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 376.89 and 77.98 is: 116.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 376.89 = 77.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/376.89 = 77.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 376.89 × 77.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 29,388.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,388.94/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.92

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