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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.88 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.88 and 81.52 is: 122.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.88 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.88 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.88 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 30,886.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,886.30/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.29

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