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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.97, 379.66 and 131.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.97, 379.66 and 131.27 is: 197.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.97 : 379.66 = 131.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.97/379.66 = 131.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.97x = 379.66 × 131.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.97x = 49,837.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,837.97/252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.01

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