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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.02, 347.73 and 147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.02, 347.73 and 147.11 is: 202.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.02 : 347.73 = 147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.02/347.73 = 147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.02x = 347.73 × 147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.02x = 51,152.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,152.82/252.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.98

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