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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.69, 377.70 and 130.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.69, 377.70 and 130.04 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.69 : 377.70 = 130.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.69/377.70 = 130.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.69x = 377.70 × 130.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.69x = 49,116.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,116.11/251.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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