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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.95, 379.04 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.95, 379.04 and 131.18 is: 196.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.95 : 379.04 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.95/379.04 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.95x = 379.04 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.95x = 49,719.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,719.92/252.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.56

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