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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.92, 378.04 and 136.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.92, 378.04 and 136.44 is: 204.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.92 : 378.04 = 136.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.92/378.04 = 136.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.92x = 378.04 × 136.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.92x = 51,581.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,581.11/251.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.75

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