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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 378.45 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 378.45 and 136.74 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 378.45 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/378.45 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 378.45 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 51,749.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,749.25/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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