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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.62 and 130.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.62 and 130.58 is: 195.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.62 = 130.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.62 = 130.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.62 × 130.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 49,440.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,440.30/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.97

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