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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.37 and 129.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.37 and 129.87 is: 194.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.37 = 129.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.37 = 129.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.37 × 129.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 49,009.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,009.04/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.71

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