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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 378.01 and 142.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 378.01 and 142.31 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 378.01 = 142.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/378.01 = 142.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 378.01 × 142.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 53,794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,794.60/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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