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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.95, 377.76 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.95, 377.76 and 130.29 is: 195.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.95 : 377.76 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.95/377.76 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.95x = 377.76 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.95x = 49,218.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,218.35/251.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.35

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