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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.19, 348.02 and 153.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.19, 348.02 and 153.93 is: 212.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.19 : 348.02 = 153.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.19/348.02 = 153.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.19x = 348.02 × 153.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.19x = 53,571.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,571.10/252.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.43

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