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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 378.61 and 98.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 378.61 and 98.30 is: 147.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 378.61 = 98.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/378.61 = 98.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 378.61 × 98.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 37,218.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,218.06/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.48

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