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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.18, 376.54 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.18, 376.54 and 135.68 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.18 : 376.54 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.18/376.54 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.18x = 376.54 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.18x = 51,088.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,088.95/251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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