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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 378.16 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 378.16 and 69.52 is: 104.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 378.16 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/378.16 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 378.16 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 26,289.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,289.68/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.27

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