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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.80, 377.80 and 130.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.80, 377.80 and 130.03 is: 195.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.80 : 377.80 = 130.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.80/377.80 = 130.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.80x = 377.80 × 130.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.80x = 49,124.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,124.06/251.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.09

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