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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.58 and 136.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.58 and 136.08 is: 204.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.58 = 136.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.58 = 136.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.58 × 136.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 51,381.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,381.09/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.09

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