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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.34 and 70.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.34 and 70.27 is: 105.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.34 = 70.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.34 = 70.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.34 × 70.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 26,654.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,654.92/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.41

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