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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 377.92 and 130.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 377.92 and 130.35 is: 195.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 377.92 = 130.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/377.92 = 130.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 377.92 × 130.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 49,261.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,261.87/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.37

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