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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.36, 377 and 68.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.36, 377 and 68.70 is: 103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.36 : 377 = 68.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.36/377 = 68.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.36x = 377 × 68.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.36x = 25,899.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,899.90/251.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.04

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