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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.19, 376.76 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.19, 376.76 and 68.58 is: 102.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.19 : 376.76 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.19/376.76 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.19x = 376.76 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.19x = 25,837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,837.86/251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.86

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