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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.69, 376 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.69, 376 and 68.10 is: 102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.69 : 376 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.69/376 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.69x = 376 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.69x = 25,605.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,605.60/250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.14

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