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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.44 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.44 and 131.16 is: 196.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.44 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.44 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.44 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 49,767.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,767.35/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.83

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