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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 377.22 and 78.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 377.22 and 78.15 is: 117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 377.22 = 78.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/377.22 = 78.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 377.22 × 78.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 29,479.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,479.74/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.20

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