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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.51 and 68.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.51 and 68.41 is: 102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.51 = 68.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.51 = 68.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.51 × 68.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 25,757.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,757.05/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.60

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