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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.90, 376.30 and 68.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.90, 376.30 and 68.25 is: 102.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.90 : 376.30 = 68.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.90/376.30 = 68.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.90x = 376.30 × 68.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.90x = 25,683.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,683.59/250.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.36

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