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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.43, 377.22 and 129.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.43, 377.22 and 129.78 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.43 : 377.22 = 129.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.43/377.22 = 129.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.43x = 377.22 × 129.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.43x = 48,955.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.61/251.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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