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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 377.94 and 136.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 377.94 and 136.54 is: 204.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 377.94 = 136.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/377.94 = 136.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 377.94 × 136.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 51,603.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,603.93/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.70

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