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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 375.84 and 129.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 375.84 and 129.20 is: 193.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 375.84 = 129.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/375.84 = 129.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 375.84 × 129.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 48,556.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,556.65/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.38

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