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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.10, 347.94 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.10, 347.94 and 147.24 is: 203.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.10 : 347.94 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.10/347.94 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.10x = 347.94 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.10x = 51,230.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,230.69/252.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.22

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