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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.34, 376.50 and 129.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.34, 376.50 and 129.44 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.34 : 376.50 = 129.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.34/376.50 = 129.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.34x = 376.50 × 129.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.34x = 48,734.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,734.16/251.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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