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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 377.08 and 78.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 377.08 and 78.06 is: 117.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 377.08 = 78.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/377.08 = 78.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 377.08 × 78.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 29,434.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,434.86/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.08

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