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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.89, 379.25 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.89, 379.25 and 98.78 is: 148.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.89 : 379.25 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.89/379.25 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.89x = 379.25 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.89x = 37,460.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,460.30/252.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.13

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