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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.49 and 130.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.49 and 130.07 is: 194.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.49 = 130.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.49 = 130.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.49 × 130.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 49,100.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,100.12/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.83

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