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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.76, 378.53 and 144.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.76, 378.53 and 144.22 is: 215.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.76 : 378.53 = 144.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.76/378.53 = 144.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.76x = 378.53 × 144.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.76x = 54,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,588.98/252.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.98

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