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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.86, 378.79 and 149.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.86, 378.79 and 149.84 is: 224.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.86 : 378.79 = 149.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.86/378.79 = 149.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.86x = 378.79 × 149.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.86x = 56,758.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,758.47/252.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.46

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