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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.78, 378.60 and 150.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.78, 378.60 and 150.05 is: 224.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.78 : 378.60 = 150.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.78/378.60 = 150.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.78x = 378.60 × 150.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.78x = 56,807.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,807.04/252.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.73

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