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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.38, 377.16 and 135.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.38, 377.16 and 135.94 is: 203.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.38 : 377.16 = 135.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.38/377.16 = 135.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.38x = 377.16 × 135.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.38x = 51,271.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,271.13/251.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.96

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