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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.01, 347.88 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.01, 347.88 and 152.52 is: 210.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.01 : 347.88 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.01/347.88 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.01x = 347.88 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.01x = 53,058.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,058.66/252.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.54

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