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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 378.27 and 144.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 378.27 and 144.03 is: 215.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 378.27 = 144.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/378.27 = 144.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 378.27 × 144.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 54,482.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,482.23/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.94

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