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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.89, 379.28 and 115.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.89, 379.28 and 115.91 is: 173.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.89 : 379.28 = 115.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.89/379.28 = 115.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.89x = 379.28 × 115.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.89x = 43,964.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,964.29/252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.85

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