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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.66, 379.08 and 142.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.66, 379.08 and 142.92 is: 214.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.66 : 379.08 = 142.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.66/379.08 = 142.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.66x = 379.08 × 142.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.66x = 54,178.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,178.11/252.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.43

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