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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 378.68 and 87.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 378.68 and 87.94 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 378.68 = 87.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/378.68 = 87.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 378.68 × 87.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 33,301.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301.12/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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