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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.48, 378.60 and 98.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.48, 378.60 and 98.31 is: 147.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.48 : 378.60 = 98.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.48/378.60 = 98.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.48x = 378.60 × 98.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.48x = 37,220.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,220.17/252.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.42

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