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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 379.43 and 131.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 379.43 and 131.01 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 379.43 = 131.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/379.43 = 131.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 379.43 × 131.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 49,709.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,709.12/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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