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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.58 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.58 and 130.52 is: 195.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.58 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.58 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.58 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 49,412.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,412.26/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.82

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