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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 377.90 and 147.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 377.90 and 147.98 is: 221.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 377.90 = 147.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/377.90 = 147.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 377.90 × 147.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 55,920.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,920.90/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.54

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