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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.11, 347.96 and 147.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.11, 347.96 and 147.26 is: 203.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.11 : 347.96 = 147.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.11/347.96 = 147.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.11x = 347.96 × 147.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.11x = 51,241.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,241.83/252.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.25

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