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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 377.64 and 130.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 377.64 and 130.01 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 377.64 = 130.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/377.64 = 130.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 377.64 × 130.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 49,094.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,094.72/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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