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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 378.16 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 378.16 and 136.64 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 378.16 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/378.16 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 378.16 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 51,671.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,671.78/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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