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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.09, 347.83 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.09, 347.83 and 148.59 is: 205.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.09 : 347.83 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.09/347.83 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.09x = 347.83 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.09x = 51,684.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,684.06/252.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.02

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