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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.25, 348.11 and 147.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.25, 348.11 and 147.41 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.25 : 348.11 = 147.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.25/348.11 = 147.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.25x = 348.11 × 147.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.25x = 51,314.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,314.16/252.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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