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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.74, 379.12 and 144.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.74, 379.12 and 144.30 is: 216.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.74 : 379.12 = 144.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.74/379.12 = 144.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.74x = 379.12 × 144.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.74x = 54,706.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,706.62/252.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.46

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