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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.31 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.31 and 70.28 is: 105.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.31 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.31 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.31 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 26,656.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,656.19/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.39

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