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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.26 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.26 and 79.47 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.26 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.26 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.26 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 30,139.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,139.79/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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