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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 378.58 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 378.58 and 130.55 is: 195.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 378.58 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/378.58 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 378.58 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 49,423.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,423.62/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.70

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