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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.71, 379.13 and 144.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.71, 379.13 and 144.57 is: 216.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.71 : 379.13 = 144.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.71/379.13 = 144.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.71x = 379.13 × 144.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.71x = 54,810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,810.10/252.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.89

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