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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 378.76 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 378.76 and 131.01 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 378.76 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/378.76 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 378.76 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 49,621.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,621.35/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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