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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.43, 378.57 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.43, 378.57 and 87.89 is: 131.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.43 : 378.57 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.43/378.57 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.43x = 378.57 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.43x = 33,271.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,271.71/252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.81

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