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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 347.91 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 347.91 and 153.96 is: 212.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 347.91 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/347.91 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 347.91 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 53,564.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,564.22/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.40

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