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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.08, 376.60 and 68.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.08, 376.60 and 68.47 is: 102.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.08 : 376.60 = 68.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.08/376.60 = 68.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.08x = 376.60 × 68.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.08x = 25,785.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,785.80/251.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.70

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