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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.21, 348.06 and 147.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.21, 348.06 and 147.30 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.21 : 348.06 = 147.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.21/348.06 = 147.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.21x = 348.06 × 147.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.21x = 51,269.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,269.24/252.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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