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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 378.94 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 378.94 and 130.83 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 378.94 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/378.94 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 378.94 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 49,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,576.72/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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