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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.12, 347.83 and 147.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.12, 347.83 and 147.19 is: 203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.12 : 347.83 = 147.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.12/347.83 = 147.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.12x = 347.83 × 147.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.12x = 51,194.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,194.62/252.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.06

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