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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.18 and 144.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.18 and 144.54 is: 216.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.18 = 144.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.18 = 144.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.18 × 144.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 54,806.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806.68/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.71

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