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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 378.26 and 143.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 378.26 and 143.98 is: 215.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 378.26 = 143.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/378.26 = 143.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 378.26 × 143.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 54,461.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,461.87/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.76

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