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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.30 and 136.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.30 and 136.72 is: 205.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.30 = 136.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.30 = 136.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.30 × 136.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 51,721.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,721.18/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.11

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