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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.77 and 136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.77 and 136.86 is: 205.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.77 = 136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.77 = 136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.77 × 136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 51,838.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,838.46/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.37

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