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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.90 and 68.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.90 and 68.66 is: 102.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.90 = 68.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.90 = 68.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.90 × 68.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 25,878.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,878.72/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.99

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