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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 379.37 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 379.37 and 131.03 is: 196.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 379.37 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/379.37 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 379.37 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 49,708.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,708.52/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.61

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