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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.58 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.58 and 130.02 is: 195.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.58 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.58 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.58 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 49,092.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,092.95/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.02

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