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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.72, 379.06 and 88.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.72, 379.06 and 88.18 is: 132.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.72 : 379.06 = 88.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.72/379.06 = 88.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.72x = 379.06 × 88.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.72x = 33,424.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,424.92/252.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.26

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