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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 250.98, 376.41 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 250.98, 376.41 and 68.33 is: 102.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    250.98 : 376.41 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    250.98/376.41 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    250.98x = 376.41 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    250.98x = 25,717.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,717.87/250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.47

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