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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 378.09 and 154.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 378.09 and 154.59 is: 231.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 378.09 = 154.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/378.09 = 154.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 378.09 × 154.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 58,448.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,448.93/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.93

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