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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 378.30 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 378.30 and 149.45 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 378.30 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/378.30 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 378.30 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 56,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,535.60/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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