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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 378.29 and 130.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 378.29 and 130.39 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 378.29 = 130.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/378.29 = 130.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 378.29 × 130.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 49,325.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,325.23/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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