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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 378.54 and 144.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 378.54 and 144.18 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 378.54 = 144.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/378.54 = 144.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 378.54 × 144.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 54,577.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,577.90/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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