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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 379.44 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 379.44 and 131.13 is: 196.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 379.44 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/379.44 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 379.44 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 49,755.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,755.97/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.80

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