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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.44, 377.19 and 68.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.44, 377.19 and 68.83 is: 103.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.44 : 377.19 = 68.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.44/377.19 = 68.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.44x = 377.19 × 68.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.44x = 25,961.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,961.04/251.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.25

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