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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 378 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 378 and 130.15 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 378 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/378 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 378 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 49,196.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,196.70/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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