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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 378.20 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 378.20 and 130.42 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 378.20 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/378.20 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 378.20 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 49,324.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,324.84/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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