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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 378.64 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 378.64 and 144.22 is: 216.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 378.64 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/378.64 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 378.64 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 54,607.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,607.46/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.13

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