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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.98, 379.63 and 144.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.98, 379.63 and 144.98 is: 217.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.98 : 379.63 = 144.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.98/379.63 = 144.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.98x = 379.63 × 144.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.98x = 55,038.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,038.76/252.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.56

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