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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 376.76 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 376.76 and 68.61 is: 102.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 376.76 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/376.76 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 376.76 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 25,849.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849.76/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.90

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