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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 378.75 and 130.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 378.75 and 130.82 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 378.75 = 130.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/378.75 = 130.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 378.75 × 130.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 49,548.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,548.08/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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