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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 378.39 and 78.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 378.39 and 78.91 is: 118.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 378.39 = 78.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/378.39 = 78.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 378.39 × 78.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 29,858.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,858.75/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.37

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