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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.18, 347.95 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.18, 347.95 and 152.56 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.18 : 347.95 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.18/347.95 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.18x = 347.95 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.18x = 53,083.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,083.25/252.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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