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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.26 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.26 and 131.04 is: 196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.26 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.26 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.26 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 49,698.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,698.23/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.66

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