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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 377.87 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 377.87 and 130.16 is: 195.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 377.87 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/377.87 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 377.87 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 49,182.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,182.83/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.06

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