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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.70, 377.42 and 129.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.70, 377.42 and 129.66 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.70 : 377.42 = 129.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.70/377.42 = 129.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.70x = 377.42 × 129.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.70x = 48,935.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,935.63/251.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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