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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.57, 377.26 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.57, 377.26 and 128.05 is: 192.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.57 : 377.26 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.57/377.26 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.57x = 377.26 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.57x = 48,306.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306.88/251.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.02

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