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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.60, 377.62 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.60, 377.62 and 136.14 is: 204.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.60 : 377.62 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.60/377.62 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.60x = 377.62 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.60x = 51,409.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,409.19/251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.33

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