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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 378.37 and 144.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 378.37 and 144.34 is: 216.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 378.37 = 144.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/378.37 = 144.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 378.37 × 144.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 54,613.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,613.93/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.12

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