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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.68 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.68 and 131.28 is: 197.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.68 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.68 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.68 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 49,844.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,844.39/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.03

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