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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 378.95 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 378.95 and 130.95 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 378.95 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/378.95 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 378.95 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 49,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,622.85/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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