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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.62 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.62 and 130.61 is: 195.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.62 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.62 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.62 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 49,449.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,449.01/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.93

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