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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.38 and 88.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.38 and 88.35 is: 132.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.38 = 88.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.38 = 88.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.38 × 88.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 33,518.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,518.22/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.54

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