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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.12 and 148.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.12 and 148.72 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.12 = 148.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.12 = 148.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.12 × 148.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 51,772.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,772.41/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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