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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379.21 and 70.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379.21 and 70.19 is: 105.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379.21 = 70.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379.21 = 70.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379.21 × 70.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 26,616.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616.40/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.27

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