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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 376.87 and 68.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 376.87 and 68.71 is: 103.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 376.87 = 68.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/376.87 = 68.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 376.87 × 68.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 25,894.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,894.74/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.05

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