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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.73 and 152.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.73 and 152.49 is: 210.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.73 = 152.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.73 = 152.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.73 × 152.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 53,023.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,023.99/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.37

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