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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 378.75 and 144.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 378.75 and 144.37 is: 216.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 378.75 = 144.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/378.75 = 144.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 378.75 × 144.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 54,681.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,681.15/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.21

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