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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 378.24 and 130.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 378.24 and 130.56 is: 195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 378.24 = 130.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/378.24 = 130.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 378.24 × 130.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 49,383.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,383.01/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.65

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