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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.33, 348.15 and 147.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.33, 348.15 and 147.39 is: 203.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.33 : 348.15 = 147.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.33/348.15 = 147.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.33x = 348.15 × 147.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.33x = 51,313.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,313.83/252.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.36

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