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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 378.76 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 378.76 and 130.84 is: 196.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 378.76 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/378.76 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 378.76 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 49,556.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,556.96/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.27

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