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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 377.49 and 129.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 377.49 and 129.86 is: 194.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 377.49 = 129.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/377.49 = 129.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 377.49 × 129.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 49,020.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,020.85/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.79

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