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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.83, 377.41 and 136.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.83, 377.41 and 136.30 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.83 : 377.41 = 136.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.83/377.41 = 136.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.83x = 377.41 × 136.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.83x = 51,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,440.30/251.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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