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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 376.80 and 135.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 376.80 and 135.70 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 376.80 = 135.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/376.80 = 135.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 376.80 × 135.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 51,131.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,131.76/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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