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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.68 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.68 and 130.82 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.68 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.68 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.68 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 49,536.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,536.37/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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