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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 377.69 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 377.69 and 136.50 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 377.69 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/377.69 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 377.69 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 51,554.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,554.00/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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