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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.43, 378.04 and 142.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.43, 378.04 and 142.47 is: 213.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.43 : 378.04 = 142.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.43/378.04 = 142.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.43x = 378.04 × 142.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.43x = 53,859.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,859.00/252.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.36

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