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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 378.06 and 149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 378.06 and 149.99 is: 224.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 378.06 = 149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/378.06 = 149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 378.06 × 149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 56,703.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,703.19/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.97

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