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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 377.40 and 136.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 377.40 and 136.01 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 377.40 = 136.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/377.40 = 136.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 377.40 × 136.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 51,328.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,328.29/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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