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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.40, 376.30 and 135.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.40, 376.30 and 135.57 is: 202.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.40 : 376.30 = 135.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.40/376.30 = 135.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.40x = 376.30 × 135.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.40x = 51,015.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,015.81/251.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.92

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