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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.99, 378.99 and 144.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.99, 378.99 and 144.45 is: 216.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.99 : 378.99 = 144.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.99/378.99 = 144.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.99x = 378.99 × 144.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.99x = 54,745.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,745.11/252.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.39

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