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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 378.88 and 149.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 378.88 and 149.73 is: 224.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 378.88 = 149.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/378.88 = 149.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 378.88 × 149.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 56,729.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,729.70/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.78

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