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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 348.20 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 348.20 and 152.75 is: 210.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 348.20 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/348.20 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 348.20 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 53,187.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,187.55/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.77

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