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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 378.83 and 129.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 378.83 and 129.18 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 378.83 = 129.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/378.83 = 129.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 378.83 × 129.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 48,937.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,937.26/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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