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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.46, 376.93 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.46, 376.93 and 129.45 is: 194.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.46 : 376.93 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.46/376.93 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.46x = 376.93 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.46x = 48,793.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,793.59/251.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.04

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