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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.32, 376.76 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.32, 376.76 and 135.76 is: 203.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.32 : 376.76 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.32/376.76 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.32x = 376.76 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.32x = 51,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,148.94/251.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.52

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