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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 378.26 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 378.26 and 144.12 is: 216.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 378.26 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/378.26 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 378.26 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 54,514.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,514.83/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.23

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