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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 346.83 and 137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 346.83 and 137.77 is: 190.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 346.83 = 137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/346.83 = 137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 346.83 × 137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 47,781.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,781.90/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.11

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