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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.29 and 98.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.29 and 98.78 is: 148.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.29 = 98.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.29 = 98.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.29 × 98.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 37,464.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,464.74/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.14

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