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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.96, 379.34 and 98.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.96, 379.34 and 98.80 is: 148.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.96 : 379.34 = 98.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.96/379.34 = 98.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.96x = 379.34 × 98.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.96x = 37,478.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,478.79/252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.16

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