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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.14, 376.52 and 129.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.14, 376.52 and 129.32 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.14 : 376.52 = 129.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.14/376.52 = 129.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.14x = 376.52 × 129.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.14x = 48,691.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,691.57/251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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