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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 378.21 and 136.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 378.21 and 136.51 is: 204.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 378.21 = 136.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/378.21 = 136.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 378.21 × 136.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 51,627.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,627.52/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.85

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