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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 378.94 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 378.94 and 98.60 is: 147.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 378.94 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/378.94 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 378.94 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 37,361.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,361.10/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.82

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