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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.04, 376.50 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.04, 376.50 and 129.15 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.04 : 376.50 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.04/376.50 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.04x = 376.50 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.04x = 48,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,624.98/251.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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