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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.01, 376.19 and 135.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.01, 376.19 and 135.50 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.01 : 376.19 = 135.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.01/376.19 = 135.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.01x = 376.19 × 135.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.01x = 50,973.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,973.07/251.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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