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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 378.60 and 144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 378.60 and 144.10 is: 216.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 378.60 = 144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/378.60 = 144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 378.60 × 144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 54,556.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,556.26/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.20

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