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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.56, 378.42 and 149.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.56, 378.42 and 149.94 is: 224.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.56 : 378.42 = 149.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.56/378.42 = 149.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.56x = 378.42 × 149.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.56x = 56,740.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,740.29/252.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.66

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