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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 347.74 and 153.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 347.74 and 153.82 is: 212.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 347.74 = 153.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/347.74 = 153.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 347.74 × 153.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 53,489.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,489.37/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.21

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