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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.85, 376.29 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.85, 376.29 and 68.24 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.85 : 376.29 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.85/376.29 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.85x = 376.29 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.85x = 25,678.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,678.03/250.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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