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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 377.86 and 97.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 377.86 and 97.82 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 377.86 = 97.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/377.86 = 97.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 377.86 × 97.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 36,962.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,962.97/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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