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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 377.97 and 149.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 377.97 and 149.54 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 377.97 = 149.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/377.97 = 149.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 377.97 × 149.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 56,521.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,521.63/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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