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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.64 and 129.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.64 and 129.94 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.64 = 129.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.64 = 129.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.64 × 129.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 49,069.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,069.60/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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