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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 378.74 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 378.74 and 130.68 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 378.74 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/378.74 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 378.74 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 49,494.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,494.07/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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