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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 377.87 and 69.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 377.87 and 69.33 is: 103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 377.87 = 69.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/377.87 = 69.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 377.87 × 69.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 26,197.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,197.73/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.99

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