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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 378.98 and 88.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 378.98 and 88.13 is: 132.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 378.98 = 88.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/378.98 = 88.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 378.98 × 88.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 33,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,399.51/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.20

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