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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.69 and 98.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.69 and 98.54 is: 147.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.69 = 98.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.69 = 98.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.69 × 98.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 37,316.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,316.11/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.75

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