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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 379.18 and 98.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 379.18 and 98.63 is: 147.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 379.18 = 98.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/379.18 = 98.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 379.18 × 98.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 37,398.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,398.52/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.97

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