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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.50, 377.19 and 78.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.50, 377.19 and 78.12 is: 117.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.50 : 377.19 = 78.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.50/377.19 = 78.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.50x = 377.19 × 78.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.50x = 29,466.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,466.08/251.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.16

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