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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 378.80 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 378.80 and 130.88 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 378.80 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/378.80 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 378.80 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 49,577.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,577.34/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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