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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.02, 375.99 and 129.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.02, 375.99 and 129.07 is: 193.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.02 : 375.99 = 129.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.02/375.99 = 129.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.02x = 375.99 × 129.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.02x = 48,529.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,529.03/251.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.33

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