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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.00, 376.56 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.00, 376.56 and 135.44 is: 203.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.00 : 376.56 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.00/376.56 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.00x = 376.56 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.00x = 51,002.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,002.06/251.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.19

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