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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 378.04 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 378.04 and 130.30 is: 195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 378.04 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/378.04 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 378.04 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 49,258.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,258.61/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.45

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