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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 378.92 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 378.92 and 130.80 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 378.92 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/378.92 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 378.92 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 49,562.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,562.74/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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