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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.52, 378.92 and 98.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.52, 378.92 and 98.55 is: 147.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.52 : 378.92 = 98.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.52/378.92 = 98.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.52x = 378.92 × 98.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.52x = 37,342.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,342.81/252.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.88

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