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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 379.62 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 379.62 and 131.31 is: 197.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 379.62 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/379.62 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 379.62 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 49,847.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,847.90/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.04

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