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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 377.94 and 136.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 377.94 and 136.55 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 377.94 = 136.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/377.94 = 136.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 377.94 × 136.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 51,605.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,605.82/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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