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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.24, 378.60 and 144.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.24, 378.60 and 144.12 is: 216.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.24 : 378.60 = 144.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.24/378.60 = 144.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.24x = 378.60 × 144.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.24x = 54,563.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,563.83/252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.32

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