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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.34, 348.06 and 148.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.34, 348.06 and 148.84 is: 205.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.34 : 348.06 = 148.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.34/348.06 = 148.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.34x = 348.06 × 148.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.34x = 51,805.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,805.25/252.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.30

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