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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.87, 379.51 and 143.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.87, 379.51 and 143.25 is: 214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.87 : 379.51 = 143.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.87/379.51 = 143.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.87x = 379.51 × 143.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.87x = 54,364.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,364.45/252.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.99

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