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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.66, 377.84 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.66, 377.84 and 130.01 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.66 : 377.84 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.66/377.84 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.66x = 377.84 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.66x = 49,122.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,122.98/251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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