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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.35 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.35 and 87.66 is: 131.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.35 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.35 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.35 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 33,164.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,164.27/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.51

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