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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.11 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.11 and 147.39 is: 203.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.11 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.11 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.11 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 51,306.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,306.44/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.34

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