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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 378.08 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 378.08 and 136.47 is: 204.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 378.08 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/378.08 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 378.08 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 51,595.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,595.90/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.79

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