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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 347.84 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 347.84 and 147.12 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 347.84 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/347.84 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 347.84 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 51,173.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,173.17/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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