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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.22 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.22 and 130.34 is: 195.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.22 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.22 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.22 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 49,297.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,297.19/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.36

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