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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.32, 348.28 and 154.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.32, 348.28 and 154.14 is: 212.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.32 : 348.28 = 154.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.32/348.28 = 154.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.32x = 348.28 × 154.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.32x = 53,683.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,683.88/252.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.76

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