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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.91, 379.52 and 98.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.91, 379.52 and 98.85 is: 148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.91 : 379.52 = 98.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.91/379.52 = 98.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.91x = 379.52 × 98.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.91x = 37,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,516.85/252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.34

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