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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.75, 377.63 and 80.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.75, 377.63 and 80.75 is: 121.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.75 : 377.63 = 80.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.75/377.63 = 80.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.75x = 377.63 × 80.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.75x = 30,493.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,493.62/251.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.13

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