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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.77, 377.17 and 129.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.77, 377.17 and 129.73 is: 194.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.77 : 377.17 = 129.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.77/377.17 = 129.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.77x = 377.17 × 129.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.77x = 48,930.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,930.26/251.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.35

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