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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.36, 378.41 and 154.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.36, 378.41 and 154.89 is: 232.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.36 : 378.41 = 154.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.36/378.41 = 154.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.36x = 378.41 × 154.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.36x = 58,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,611.15/252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.25

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