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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 379.08 and 130.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 379.08 and 130.99 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 379.08 = 130.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/379.08 = 130.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 379.08 × 130.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 49,656.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,656.52/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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