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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 378.61 and 130.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 378.61 and 130.72 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 378.61 = 130.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/378.61 = 130.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 378.61 × 130.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 49,491.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,491.90/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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