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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.06, 376.65 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.06, 376.65 and 135.51 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.06 : 376.65 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.06/376.65 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.06x = 376.65 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.06x = 51,038.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,038.68/251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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