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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.52, 377.19 and 136.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.52, 377.19 and 136.05 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.52 : 377.19 = 136.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.52/377.19 = 136.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.52x = 377.19 × 136.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.52x = 51,316.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,316.70/251.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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