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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.62, 375.93 and 68.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.62, 375.93 and 68.01 is: 102.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.62 : 375.93 = 68.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.62/375.93 = 68.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.62x = 375.93 × 68.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.62x = 25,567.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,567.00/250.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.02

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