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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.76, 377.32 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.76, 377.32 and 129.72 is: 194.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.76 : 377.32 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.76/377.32 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.76x = 377.32 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.76x = 48,945.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,945.95/251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.42

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