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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.10 and 135.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.10 and 135.35 is: 202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.10 = 135.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.10 = 135.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.10 × 135.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 50,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,903.76/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.78

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