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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 377.01 and 129.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 377.01 and 129.80 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 377.01 = 129.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/377.01 = 129.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 377.01 × 129.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 48,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,934.01/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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