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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.55, 378.37 and 149.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.55, 378.37 and 149.74 is: 224.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.55 : 378.37 = 149.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.55/378.37 = 149.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.55x = 378.37 × 149.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.55x = 56,657.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,657.12/252.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.34

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