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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.85 and 69.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.85 and 69.30 is: 103.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.85 = 69.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.85 = 69.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.85 × 69.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 26,182.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.94/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.92

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