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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.24 and 98.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.24 and 98.88 is: 148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.24 = 98.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.24 = 98.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.24 × 98.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 37,499.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,499.25/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.24

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