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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.17 and 98.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.17 and 98.68 is: 147.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.17 = 98.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.17 = 98.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.17 × 98.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 37,416.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,416.50/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.96

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