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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 378.78 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 378.78 and 150.02 is: 224.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 378.78 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/378.78 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 378.78 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 56,824.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,824.58/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.94

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