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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.28, 348.09 and 147.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.28, 348.09 and 147.37 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.28 : 348.09 = 147.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.28/348.09 = 147.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.28x = 348.09 × 147.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.28x = 51,298.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,298.02/252.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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