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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 378.33 and 154.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 378.33 and 154.61 is: 232.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 378.33 = 154.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/378.33 = 154.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 378.33 × 154.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 58,492.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,492.83/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.07

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