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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 378.62 and 144.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 378.62 and 144.19 is: 216.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 378.62 = 144.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/378.62 = 144.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 378.62 × 144.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 54,590.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,590.60/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.01

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