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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.99, 377.98 and 78.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.99, 377.98 and 78.65 is: 117.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.99 : 377.98 = 78.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.99/377.98 = 78.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.99x = 377.98 × 78.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.99x = 29,726.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,726.34/251.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.97

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