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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 378.07 and 144.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 378.07 and 144.05 is: 215.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 378.07 = 144.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/378.07 = 144.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 378.07 × 144.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 54,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,458.73/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.72

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