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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.01 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.01 and 129.63 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.01 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.01 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.01 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 48,871.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,871.81/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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