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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378.03 and 136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378.03 and 136.56 is: 204.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378.03 = 136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378.03 = 136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378.03 × 136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 51,623.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,623.78/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.76

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