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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.54, 376.73 and 129.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.54, 376.73 and 129.90 is: 194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.54 : 376.73 = 129.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.54/376.73 = 129.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.54x = 376.73 × 129.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.54x = 48,937.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.23/251.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.55

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