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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.80, 379.14 and 98.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.80, 379.14 and 98.72 is: 148.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.80 : 379.14 = 98.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.80/379.14 = 98.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.80x = 379.14 × 98.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.80x = 37,428.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,428.70/252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.06

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