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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 379.08 and 98.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 379.08 and 98.60 is: 147.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 379.08 = 98.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/379.08 = 98.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 379.08 × 98.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 37,375.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,375.39/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.87

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