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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.97, 377.95 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.97, 377.95 and 69.37 is: 104.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.97 : 377.95 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.97/377.95 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.97x = 377.95 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.97x = 26,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216.50/251.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.05

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