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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.44, 378.72 and 136.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.44, 378.72 and 136.83 is: 205.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.44 : 378.72 = 136.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.44/378.72 = 136.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.44x = 378.72 × 136.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.44x = 51,820.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,820.26/252.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.28

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