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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 378.69 and 130.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 378.69 and 130.62 is: 196.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 378.69 = 130.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/378.69 = 130.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 378.69 × 130.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 49,464.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,464.49/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.03

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