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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 379.13 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 379.13 and 98.58 is: 147.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 379.13 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/379.13 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 379.13 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 37,374.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,374.64/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.94

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