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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.78, 377.93 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.78, 377.93 and 130.01 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.78 : 377.93 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.78/377.93 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.78x = 377.93 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.78x = 49,133.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,133.11/251.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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