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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.30, 376.86 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.30, 376.86 and 129.44 is: 194.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.30 : 376.86 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.30/376.86 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.30x = 376.86 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.30x = 48,780.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,780.76/251.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.11

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