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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.95 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.95 and 131.20 is: 197.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.95 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.95 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.95 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 49,849.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,849.44/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.16

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