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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 348.29 and 148.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 348.29 and 148.88 is: 205.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 348.29 = 148.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/348.29 = 148.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 348.29 × 148.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 51,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,850.93/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.45

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