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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.75, 376.04 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.75, 376.04 and 68.12 is: 102.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.75 : 376.04 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.75/376.04 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.75x = 376.04 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.75x = 25,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,614.49/250.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.15

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