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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 377.52 and 149.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 377.52 and 149.32 is: 223.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 377.52 = 149.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/377.52 = 149.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 377.52 × 149.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 56,371.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,371.29/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.70

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