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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.69, 376.03 and 68.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.69, 376.03 and 68.11 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.69 : 376.03 = 68.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.69/376.03 = 68.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.69x = 376.03 × 68.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.69x = 25,611.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,611.40/250.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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