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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 377.78 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 377.78 and 130.13 is: 195.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 377.78 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/377.78 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 377.78 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 49,157.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,157.97/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.05

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