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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 347.93 and 147.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 347.93 and 147.18 is: 203.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 347.93 = 147.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/347.93 = 147.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 347.93 × 147.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 51,208.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,208.34/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.15

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