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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.31 and 79.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.31 and 79.51 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.31 = 79.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.31 = 79.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.31 × 79.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 30,157.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,157.46/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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