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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.85, 379.05 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.85, 379.05 and 98.88 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.85 : 379.05 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.85/379.05 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.85x = 379.05 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.85x = 37,480.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,480.46/252.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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