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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 378.64 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 378.64 and 150.06 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 378.64 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/378.64 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 378.64 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 56,818.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,818.72/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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