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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.90 and 69.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.90 and 69.32 is: 103.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.90 = 69.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.90 = 69.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.90 × 69.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 26,195.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,195.68/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.97

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