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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251.98, 378.20 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251.98, 378.20 and 130.32 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251.98 : 378.20 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251.98/378.20 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251.98x = 378.20 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251.98x = 49,287.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,287.02/251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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