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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 379.14 and 156.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 379.14 and 156.52 is: 235.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 379.14 = 156.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/379.14 = 156.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 379.14 × 156.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 59,342.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,342.99/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.23

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