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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 378.63 and 149.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 378.63 and 149.98 is: 224.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 378.63 = 149.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/378.63 = 149.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 378.63 × 149.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 56,786.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,786.93/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.79

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