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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 378.88 and 79.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 378.88 and 79.27 is: 118.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 378.88 = 79.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/378.88 = 79.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 378.88 × 79.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 30,033.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,033.82/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.86

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