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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 378.39 and 136.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 378.39 and 136.93 is: 204.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 378.39 = 136.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/378.39 = 136.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 378.39 × 136.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 51,812.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,812.94/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.98

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