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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 379.21 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 379.21 and 81.82 is: 122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 379.21 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/379.21 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 379.21 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 31,026.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,026.96/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.72

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