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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.84, 379 and 98.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.84, 379 and 98.66 is: 147.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.84 : 379 = 98.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.84/379 = 98.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.84x = 379 × 98.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.84x = 37,392.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,392.14/252.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.89

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