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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.81 and 130.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.81 and 130.27 is: 195.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.81 = 130.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.81 = 130.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.81 × 130.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 49,216.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,216.66/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.25

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