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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.23 and 131.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.23 and 131.11 is: 196.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.23 = 131.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.23 = 131.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.23 × 131.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 49,718.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,718.95/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.63

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