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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.68, 377.64 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.68, 377.64 and 130 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.68 : 377.64 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.68/377.64 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.68x = 377.64 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.68x = 49,093.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,093.20/251.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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