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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.38 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.38 and 130.61 is: 195.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.38 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.38 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.38 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 49,421.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,421.48/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.87

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