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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.07, 347.96 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.07, 347.96 and 153.86 is: 212.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.07 : 347.96 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.07/347.96 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.07x = 347.96 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.07x = 53,537.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,537.13/252.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.39

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