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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 377.31 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 377.31 and 135.63 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 377.31 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/377.31 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 377.31 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 51,174.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,174.56/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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