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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.26, 378.02 and 142.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.26, 378.02 and 142.63 is: 213.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.26 : 378.02 = 142.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.26/378.02 = 142.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.26x = 378.02 × 142.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.26x = 53,916.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,916.99/252.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.74

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