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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 377.96 and 69.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 377.96 and 69.37 is: 104.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 377.96 = 69.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/377.96 = 69.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 377.96 × 69.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 26,216.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,216.85/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.03

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