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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.28 and 98.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.28 and 98.81 is: 148.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.28 = 98.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.28 = 98.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.28 × 98.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 37,477.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,477.36/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.21

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