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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 379.53 and 131.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 379.53 and 131.21 is: 196.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 379.53 = 131.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/379.53 = 131.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 379.53 × 131.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 49,796.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,796.23/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.87

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