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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 376.94 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 376.94 and 129.45 is: 194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 376.94 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/376.94 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 376.94 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 48,796.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,796.13/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.29

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