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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.13, 376.35 and 129.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.13, 376.35 and 129.14 is: 193.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.13 : 376.35 = 129.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.13/376.35 = 129.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.13x = 376.35 × 129.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.13x = 48,601.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,601.84/251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.53

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