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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.57 and 135.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.57 and 135.56 is: 203.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.57 = 135.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.57 = 135.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.57 × 135.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 51,047.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,047.83/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.27

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