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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 378.51 and 130.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 378.51 and 130.79 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 378.51 = 130.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/378.51 = 130.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 378.51 × 130.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 49,503.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,503.43/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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