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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 378.16 and 143.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 378.16 and 143.85 is: 215.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 378.16 = 143.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/378.16 = 143.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 378.16 × 143.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 54,398.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,398.32/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.63

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