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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 378.39 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 378.39 and 130.53 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 378.39 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/378.39 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 378.39 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 49,390.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,390.59/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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