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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.37, 348.19 and 152.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.37, 348.19 and 152.74 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.37 : 348.19 = 152.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.37/348.19 = 152.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.37x = 348.19 × 152.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.37x = 53,182.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,182.54/252.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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