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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 378.69 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 378.69 and 150.14 is: 224.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 378.69 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/378.69 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 378.69 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 56,854.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,854.62/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.89

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