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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.38, 348.11 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.38, 348.11 and 154.19 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.38 : 348.11 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.38/348.11 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.38x = 348.11 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.38x = 53,674.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,674.67/252.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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