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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 376.79 and 135.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 376.79 and 135.63 is: 203.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 376.79 = 135.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/376.79 = 135.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 376.79 × 135.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 51,103.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,103.35/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.37

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