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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.41, 377.11 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.41, 377.11 and 68.80 is: 103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.41 : 377.11 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.41/377.11 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.41x = 377.11 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.41x = 25,944.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,944.05/251.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.20

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