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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.69, 379.01 and 148.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.69, 379.01 and 148.63 is: 222.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.69 : 379.01 = 148.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.69/379.01 = 148.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.69x = 379.01 × 148.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.69x = 56,332.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,332.26/252.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.93

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