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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.08, 377.78 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.08, 377.78 and 97.86 is: 146.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.08 : 377.78 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.08/377.78 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.08x = 377.78 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.08x = 36,969.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,969.06/252.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.66

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