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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.92, 379.41 and 144.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.92, 379.41 and 144.62 is: 216.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.92 : 379.41 = 144.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.92/379.41 = 144.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.92x = 379.41 × 144.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.92x = 54,870.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,870.27/252.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.95

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