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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.16, 347.98 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.16, 347.98 and 153.93 is: 212.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.16 : 347.98 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.16/347.98 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.16x = 347.98 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.16x = 53,564.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,564.56/252.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.42

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