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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 377.82 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 377.82 and 136.17 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 377.82 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/377.82 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 377.82 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 51,447.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,447.75/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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