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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 375.87 and 129.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 375.87 and 129.04 is: 193.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 375.87 = 129.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/375.87 = 129.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 375.87 × 129.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 48,502.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,502.26/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.21

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