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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.25 and 69.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.25 and 69.55 is: 104.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.25 = 69.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.25 = 69.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.25 × 69.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 26,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,305.05/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.31

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