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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.14, 378.60 and 156.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.14, 378.60 and 156.56 is: 235.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.14 : 378.60 = 156.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.14/378.60 = 156.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.14x = 378.60 × 156.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.14x = 59,273.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,273.62/252.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.08

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