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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 377.19 and 75.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 377.19 and 75.77 is: 113.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 377.19 = 75.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/377.19 = 75.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 377.19 × 75.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 28,579.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,579.21/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.65

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