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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.76 and 143.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.76 and 143.76 is: 215.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.76 = 143.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.76 = 143.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.76 × 143.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 54,306.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,306.78/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.50

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