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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.20, 347.86 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.20, 347.86 and 148.72 is: 205.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.20 : 347.86 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.20/347.86 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.20x = 347.86 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.20x = 51,733.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,733.74/252.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.13

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