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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.20, 376.40 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.20, 376.40 and 129.28 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.20 : 376.40 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.20/376.40 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.20x = 376.40 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.20x = 48,660.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,660.99/251.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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