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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.55, 377.32 and 68.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.55, 377.32 and 68.95 is: 103.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.55 : 377.32 = 68.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.55/377.32 = 68.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.55x = 377.32 × 68.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.55x = 26,016.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,016.21/251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.42

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