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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 379.43 and 131.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 379.43 and 131.15 is: 196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 379.43 = 131.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/379.43 = 131.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 379.43 × 131.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 49,760.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,760.40/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.75

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