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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.71, 377.34 and 129.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.71, 377.34 and 129.82 is: 194.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.71 : 377.34 = 129.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.71/377.34 = 129.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.71x = 377.34 × 129.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.71x = 48,986.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,986.28/251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.61

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