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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.36 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.36 and 131.22 is: 196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.36 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.36 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.36 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 49,779.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,779.62/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.77

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