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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.35, 348.34 and 154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.35, 348.34 and 154.11 is: 212.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.35 : 348.34 = 154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.35/348.34 = 154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.35x = 348.34 × 154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.35x = 53,682.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,682.68/252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.73

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