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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.06, 347.82 and 147.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.06, 347.82 and 147.08 is: 202.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.06 : 347.82 = 147.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.06/347.82 = 147.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.06x = 347.82 × 147.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.06x = 51,157.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,157.37/252.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.96

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