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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 378.46 and 130.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 378.46 and 130.51 is: 195.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 378.46 = 130.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/378.46 = 130.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 378.46 × 130.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 49,392.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,392.81/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.72

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