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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 379.36 and 131.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 379.36 and 131.08 is: 196.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 379.36 = 131.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/379.36 = 131.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 379.36 × 131.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 49,725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,725.85/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.68

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