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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.33 and 98.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.33 and 98.09 is: 147.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.33 = 98.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.33 = 98.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.33 × 98.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 37,110.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,110.39/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.15

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