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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 377.09 and 78.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 377.09 and 78.07 is: 117.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 377.09 = 78.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/377.09 = 78.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 377.09 × 78.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 29,437.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,437.53/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.10

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