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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 377.76 and 136.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 377.76 and 136.39 is: 204.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 377.76 = 136.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/377.76 = 136.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 377.76 × 136.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 51,522.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,522.69/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.42

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