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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.33 and 78.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.33 and 78.22 is: 117.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.33 = 78.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.33 = 78.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.33 × 78.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 29,514.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,514.75/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.33

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