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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.16, 377.04 and 129.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.16, 377.04 and 129.48 is: 194.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.16 : 377.04 = 129.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.16/377.04 = 129.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.16x = 377.04 × 129.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.16x = 48,819.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,819.14/251.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.37

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