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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.62 and 130.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.62 and 130.68 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.62 = 130.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.62 = 130.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.62 × 130.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 49,478.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,478.06/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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