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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.86 and 147.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.86 and 147.17 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.86 = 147.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.86 = 147.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.86 × 147.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 51,195.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,195.06/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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