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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.33, 377.00 and 129.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.33, 377.00 and 129.56 is: 194.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.33 : 377.00 = 129.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.33/377.00 = 129.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.33x = 377.00 × 129.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.33x = 48,842.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,842.07/251.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.34

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