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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.49, 376.75 and 135.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.49, 376.75 and 135.93 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.49 : 376.75 = 135.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.49/376.75 = 135.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.49x = 376.75 × 135.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.49x = 51,211.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,211.63/251.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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