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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.51, 377.26 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.51, 377.26 and 130.01 is: 195.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.51 : 377.26 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.51/377.26 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.51x = 377.26 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.51x = 49,045.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,045.36/251.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.01

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