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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.88, 379.42 and 98.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.88, 379.42 and 98.86 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.88 : 379.42 = 98.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.88/379.42 = 98.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.88x = 379.42 × 98.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.88x = 37,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,507.56/252.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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