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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.79, 377.20 and 136.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.79, 377.20 and 136.06 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.79 : 377.20 = 136.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.79/377.20 = 136.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.79x = 377.20 × 136.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.79x = 51,321.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,321.83/251.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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