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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 378 and 149.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 378 and 149.60 is: 224.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 378 = 149.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/378 = 149.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 378 × 149.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 56,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,549.75/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.04

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