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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.27, 377.93 and 149.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.27, 377.93 and 149.27 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.27 : 377.93 = 149.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.27/377.93 = 149.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.27x = 377.93 × 149.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.27x = 56,410.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,410.98/252.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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