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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 377.77 and 149.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 377.77 and 149.64 is: 224.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 377.77 = 149.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/377.77 = 149.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 377.77 × 149.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 56,527.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,527.99/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.07

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