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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.20 and 147.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.20 and 147.45 is: 203.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.20 = 147.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.20 = 147.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.20 × 147.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 51,342.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,342.09/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.48

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