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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 378.34 and 149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 378.34 and 149.96 is: 225.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 378.34 = 149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/378.34 = 149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 378.34 × 149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 56,736.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,736.44/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.12

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