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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.53, 378.77 and 69.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.53, 378.77 and 69.92 is: 104.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.53 : 378.77 = 69.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.53/378.77 = 69.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.53x = 378.77 × 69.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.53x = 26,481.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,481.35/252.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.87

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