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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.24 and 130.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.24 and 130.40 is: 195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.24 = 130.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.24 = 130.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.24 × 130.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 49,322.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,322.50/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.60

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