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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 379.14 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 379.14 and 116.01 is: 173.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 379.14 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/379.14 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 379.14 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 43,985.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,985.01/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.94

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