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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 377.21 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 377.21 and 135.92 is: 203.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 377.21 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/377.21 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 377.21 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 51,268.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,268.84/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.98

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