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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 377.34 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 377.34 and 130.20 is: 194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 377.34 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/377.34 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 377.34 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 49,129.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,129.67/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.88

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