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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.93 and 153.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.93 and 153.86 is: 212.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.93 = 153.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.93 = 153.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.93 × 153.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 53,530.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,530.00/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.33

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