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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 378.41 and 136.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 378.41 and 136.64 is: 205.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 378.41 = 136.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/378.41 = 136.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 378.41 × 136.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 51,706.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,706.21/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.00

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