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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.09 and 88.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.09 and 88.21 is: 132.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.09 = 88.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.09 = 88.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.09 × 88.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 33,438.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,438.69/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.32

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