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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 377.78 and 143.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 377.78 and 143.72 is: 215.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 377.78 = 143.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/377.78 = 143.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 377.78 × 143.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 54,291.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,291.93/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.23

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