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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.86, 377.79 and 69.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.86, 377.79 and 69.27 is: 103.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.86 : 377.79 = 69.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.86/377.79 = 69.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.86x = 377.79 × 69.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.86x = 26,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,167.62/251.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.90

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