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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 378.94 and 70.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 378.94 and 70.01 is: 105.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 378.94 = 70.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/378.94 = 70.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 378.94 × 70.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 26,529.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,529.59/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.00

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