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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.15, 378.30 and 130.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.15, 378.30 and 130.50 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.15 : 378.30 = 130.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.15/378.30 = 130.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.15x = 378.30 × 130.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.15x = 49,368.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,368.15/252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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