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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 377.44 and 143.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 377.44 and 143.60 is: 214.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 377.44 = 143.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/377.44 = 143.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 377.44 × 143.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 54,200.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,200.38/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.98

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