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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.22, 377.04 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.22, 377.04 and 129.56 is: 194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.22 : 377.04 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.22/377.04 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.22x = 377.04 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.22x = 48,847.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,847.42/251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.44

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