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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 377.04 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 377.04 and 68.74 is: 103.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 377.04 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/377.04 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 377.04 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 25,917.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,917.73/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.12

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