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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.15 and 131.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.15 and 131.00 is: 196.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.15 = 131.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.15 = 131.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.15 × 131.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 49,668.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,668.56/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.47

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