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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.93, 379.55 and 98.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.93, 379.55 and 98.97 is: 148.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.93 : 379.55 = 98.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.93/379.55 = 98.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.93x = 379.55 × 98.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.93x = 37,564.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,564.06/252.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.52

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