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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 377.96 and 136.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 377.96 and 136.47 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 377.96 = 136.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/377.96 = 136.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 377.96 × 136.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 51,579.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,579.52/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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