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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 378.87 and 130.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 378.87 and 130.89 is: 196.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 378.87 = 130.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/378.87 = 130.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 378.87 × 130.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 49,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,590.29/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.24

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