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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 378.43 and 137

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 378.43 and 137 is: 205.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 378.43 = 137 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/378.43 = 137/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 378.43 × 137
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 51,844.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,844.91/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.32

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