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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.77, 378.78 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.77, 378.78 and 155.01 is: 232.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.77 : 378.78 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.77/378.78 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.77x = 378.78 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.77x = 58,715.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,715.53/252.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 232.29

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