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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.62 and 130.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.62 and 130.69 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.62 = 130.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.62 = 130.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.62 × 130.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 49,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,481.83/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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