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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 378.67 and 98.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 378.67 and 98.36 is: 147.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 378.67 = 98.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/378.67 = 98.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 378.67 × 98.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 37,245.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,245.98/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.51

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