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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.30, 348.13 and 147.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.30, 348.13 and 147.38 is: 203.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.30 : 348.13 = 147.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.30/348.13 = 147.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.30x = 348.13 × 147.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.30x = 51,305.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,305.84/252.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.35

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