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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.29, 378.08 and 143.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.29, 378.08 and 143.86 is: 215.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.29 : 378.08 = 143.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.29/378.08 = 143.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.29x = 378.08 × 143.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.29x = 54,387.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,387.98/252.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.58

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