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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.00, 377.64 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.00, 377.64 and 136.50 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.00 : 377.64 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.00/377.64 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.00x = 377.64 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.00x = 51,547.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,547.86/252.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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