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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252, 347.84 and 148.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252, 347.84 and 148.48 is: 204.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252 : 347.84 = 148.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252/347.84 = 148.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252x = 347.84 × 148.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252x = 51,647.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,647.28/252
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.95

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