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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 376.99 and 68.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 376.99 and 68.76 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 376.99 = 68.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/376.99 = 68.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 376.99 × 68.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 25,921.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,921.66/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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