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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 379.03 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 379.03 and 137.44 is: 205.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 379.03 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/379.03 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 379.03 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 52,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,093.88/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.96

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