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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.47, 377.33 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.47, 377.33 and 136.02 is: 204.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.47 : 377.33 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.47/377.33 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.47x = 377.33 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.47x = 51,324.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,324.43/251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.10

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