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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 379.37 and 154.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 379.37 and 154.15 is: 231.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 379.37 = 154.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/379.37 = 154.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 379.37 × 154.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 58,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,477.22/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 231.26

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