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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 378.65 and 137.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 378.65 and 137.19 is: 205.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 378.65 = 137.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/378.65 = 137.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 378.65 × 137.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 51,947.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,947.34/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.58

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