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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 377.97 and 76.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 377.97 and 76.31 is: 114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 377.97 = 76.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/377.97 = 76.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 377.97 × 76.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 28,840.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,840.62/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.44

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