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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.53 and 143.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.53 and 143.88 is: 215.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.53 = 143.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.53 = 143.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.53 × 143.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 54,462.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,462.18/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.85

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