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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.35, 377.70 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.35, 377.70 and 135.88 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.35 : 377.70 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.35/377.70 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.35x = 377.70 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.35x = 51,321.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321.88/251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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