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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 378.66 and 98.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 378.66 and 98.47 is: 147.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 378.66 = 98.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/378.66 = 98.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 378.66 × 98.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 37,286.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,286.94/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.63

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