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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 377.87 and 97.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 377.87 and 97.83 is: 146.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 377.87 = 97.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/377.87 = 97.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 377.87 × 97.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 36,967.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,967.02/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.68

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