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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 379.23 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 379.23 and 130.94 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 379.23 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/379.23 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 379.23 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 49,656.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656.38/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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