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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 378.26 and 98.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 378.26 and 98.35 is: 147.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 378.26 = 98.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/378.26 = 98.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 378.26 × 98.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 37,201.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,201.99/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.44

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