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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.76 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.76 and 130.32 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.76 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.76 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.76 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 49,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,229.68/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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