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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 378.24 and 143.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 378.24 and 143.80 is: 215.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 378.24 = 143.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/378.24 = 143.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 378.24 × 143.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 54,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,390.91/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.70

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