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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.83, 378.63 and 144.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.83, 378.63 and 144.29 is: 216.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.83 : 378.63 = 144.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.83/378.63 = 144.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.83x = 378.63 × 144.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.83x = 54,630.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,630.63/252.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.08

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