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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.67, 377.25 and 128.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.67, 377.25 and 128.05 is: 191.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.67 : 377.25 = 128.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.67/377.25 = 128.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.67x = 377.25 × 128.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.67x = 48,306.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,306.86/251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.95

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