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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251, 376.74 and 137.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251, 376.74 and 137.24 is: 205.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251 : 376.74 = 137.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251/376.74 = 137.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251x = 376.74 × 137.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251x = 51,703.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,703.80/251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.99

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