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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 377.14 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 377.14 and 135.88 is: 203.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 377.14 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/377.14 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 377.14 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 51,245.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,245.78/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.89

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