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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 379.14 and 79.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 379.14 and 79.44 is: 119.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 379.14 = 79.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/379.14 = 79.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 379.14 × 79.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 30,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,118.88/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.15

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