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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.60 and 130.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.60 and 130.11 is: 194.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.60 = 130.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.60 = 130.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.60 × 130.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 49,128.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,128.89/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.96

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