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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.79, 379.28 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.79, 379.28 and 88.28 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.79 : 379.28 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.79/379.28 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.79x = 379.28 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.79x = 33,480.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,480.94/252.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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