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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.10, 376.11 and 129.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.10, 376.11 and 129.60 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.10 : 376.11 = 129.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.10/376.11 = 129.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.10x = 376.11 × 129.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.10x = 48,743.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,743.86/251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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