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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 378.91 and 79.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 378.91 and 79.33 is: 118.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 378.91 = 79.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/378.91 = 79.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 378.91 × 79.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 30,058.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,058.93/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.96

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