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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.04, 347.82 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.04, 347.82 and 147.15 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.04 : 347.82 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.04/347.82 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.04x = 347.82 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.04x = 51,181.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,181.71/252.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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