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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 377.90 and 130.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 377.90 and 130.32 is: 195.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 377.90 = 130.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/377.90 = 130.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 377.90 × 130.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 49,247.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,247.28/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.22

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