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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.66 and 137.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.66 and 137.07 is: 205.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.66 = 137.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.66 = 137.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.66 × 137.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 51,902.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,902.93/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.50

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