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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.88, 377.81 and 80.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.88, 377.81 and 80.88 is: 121.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.88 : 377.81 = 80.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.88/377.81 = 80.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.88x = 377.81 × 80.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.88x = 30,557.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,557.27/251.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.32

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