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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 376.86 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 376.86 and 68.64 is: 102.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 376.86 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/376.86 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 376.86 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 25,867.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,867.67/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.97

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