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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.37, 376.97 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.37, 376.97 and 129.51 is: 194.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.37 : 376.97 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.37/376.97 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.37x = 376.97 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.37x = 48,820.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,820.74/251.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.22

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