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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 379.27 and 98.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 379.27 and 98.74 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 379.27 = 98.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/379.27 = 98.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 379.27 × 98.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 37,448.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,448.25/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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