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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.20 and 131.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.20 and 131.12 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.20 = 131.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.20 = 131.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.20 × 131.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 49,720.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,720.70/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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