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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 378.30 and 98.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 378.30 and 98.20 is: 147.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 378.30 = 98.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/378.30 = 98.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 378.30 × 98.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 37,149.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,149.06/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.30

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