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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 378.90 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 378.90 and 150.34 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 378.90 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/378.90 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 378.90 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 56,962.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,962.88/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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