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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.61, 377.51 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.61, 377.51 and 129.84 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.61 : 377.51 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.61/377.51 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.61x = 377.51 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.61x = 49,015.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,015.25/251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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