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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.28, 377.10 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.28, 377.10 and 135.72 is: 203.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.28 : 377.10 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.28/377.10 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.28x = 377.10 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.28x = 51,180.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,180.01/251.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.68

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