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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 377.98 and 69.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 377.98 and 69.38 is: 104.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 377.98 = 69.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/377.98 = 69.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 377.98 × 69.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 26,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,224.77/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.06

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