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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.13, 377.88 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.13, 377.88 and 143.98 is: 215.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.13 : 377.88 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.13/377.88 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.13x = 377.88 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.13x = 54,407.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,407.16/252.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.79

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