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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.71 and 135.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.71 and 135.53 is: 203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.71 = 135.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.71 = 135.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.71 × 135.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 51,055.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,055.51/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.41

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