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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 378.21 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 378.21 and 149.45 is: 224.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 378.21 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/378.21 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 378.21 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 56,523.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.48/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.13

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