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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.38 and 144.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.38 and 144.80 is: 217.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.38 = 144.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.38 = 144.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.38 × 144.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 54,934.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,934.22/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.20

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