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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 379.21 and 98.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 379.21 and 98.70 is: 148.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 379.21 = 98.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/379.21 = 98.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 379.21 × 98.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 37,428.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428.03/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.07

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