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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.73, 377.75 and 129.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.73, 377.75 and 129.99 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.73 : 377.75 = 129.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.73/377.75 = 129.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.73x = 377.75 × 129.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.73x = 49,103.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,103.72/251.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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