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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.53, 376.83 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.53, 376.83 and 135.81 is: 203.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.53 : 376.83 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.53/376.83 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.53x = 376.83 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.53x = 51,177.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,177.28/251.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.47

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