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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.90, 379.40 and 98.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.90, 379.40 and 98.87 is: 148.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.90 : 379.40 = 98.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.90/379.40 = 98.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.90x = 379.40 × 98.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.90x = 37,508.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,508.89/252.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.32

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