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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 377.02 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 377.02 and 68.76 is: 103.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 377.02 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/377.02 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 377.02 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 25,923.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,923.90/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.14

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