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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.93, 378.11 and 130.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.93, 378.11 and 130.23 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.93 : 378.11 = 130.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.93/378.11 = 130.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.93x = 378.11 × 130.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.93x = 49,240.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,240.61/251.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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