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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.03, 377.80 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.03, 377.80 and 143.60 is: 215.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.03 : 377.80 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.03/377.80 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.03x = 377.80 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.03x = 54,249.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,249.83/252.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.25

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