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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.29, 376.80 and 135.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.29, 376.80 and 135.80 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.29 : 376.80 = 135.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.29/376.80 = 135.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.29x = 376.80 × 135.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.29x = 51,169.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,169.44/251.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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