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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 379.25 and 138.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 379.25 and 138.75 is: 208.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 379.25 = 138.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/379.25 = 138.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 379.25 × 138.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 52,620.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,620.24/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.19

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