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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 380.03 and 137.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 380.03 and 137.43 is: 206.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 380.03 = 137.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/380.03 = 137.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 380.03 × 137.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 52,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,227.52/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.51

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