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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 377.84 and 148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 377.84 and 148.05 is: 221.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 377.84 = 148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/377.84 = 148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 377.84 × 148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 55,939.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,939.58/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.88

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