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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 376.94 and 135.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 376.94 and 135.67 is: 203.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 376.94 = 135.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/376.94 = 135.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 376.94 × 135.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 51,136.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,136.89/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.32

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