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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378 and 143.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378 and 143.68 is: 215.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378 = 143.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378 = 143.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378 × 143.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 54,311.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,311.04/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.38

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