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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 378.02 and 130.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 378.02 and 130.38 is: 195.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 378.02 = 130.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/378.02 = 130.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 378.02 × 130.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 49,286.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,286.25/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.53

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