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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.23, 378.40 and 98.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.23, 378.40 and 98.15 is: 147.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.23 : 378.40 = 98.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.23/378.40 = 98.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.23x = 378.40 × 98.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.23x = 37,139.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,139.47/252.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.24

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