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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.31 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.31 and 81.88 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.31 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.31 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.31 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 31,056.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,056.21/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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