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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.03, 376.26 and 129.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.03, 376.26 and 129.21 is: 193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.03 : 376.26 = 129.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.03/376.26 = 129.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.03x = 376.26 × 129.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.03x = 48,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,616.55/251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.67

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