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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.64, 378.12 and 144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.64, 378.12 and 144.08 is: 215.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.64 : 378.12 = 144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.64/378.12 = 144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.64x = 378.12 × 144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.64x = 54,479.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,479.53/252.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.64

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