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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.05, 347.76 and 145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.05, 347.76 and 145.68 is: 201.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.05 : 347.76 = 145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.05/347.76 = 145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.05x = 347.76 × 145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.05x = 50,661.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,661.68/252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.00

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