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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.48, 376.81 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.48, 376.81 and 135.98 is: 203.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.48 : 376.81 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.48/376.81 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.48x = 376.81 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.48x = 51,236.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,236.82/251.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.74

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