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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.98 and 78.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.98 and 78.03 is: 117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.98 = 78.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.98 = 78.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.98 × 78.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 29,415.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,415.36/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.02

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