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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 377.20 and 68.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 377.20 and 68.86 is: 103.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 377.20 = 68.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/377.20 = 68.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 377.20 × 68.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 25,974.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,974.94/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.29

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