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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.94, 379.60 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.94, 379.60 and 131.24 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.94 : 379.60 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.94/379.60 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.94x = 379.60 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.94x = 49,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,818.70/252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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