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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.27, 376.77 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.27, 376.77 and 129.37 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.27 : 376.77 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.27/376.77 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.27x = 376.77 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.27x = 48,742.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,742.73/251.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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