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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.39, 348.06 and 154.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.39, 348.06 and 154.05 is: 212.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.39 : 348.06 = 154.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.39/348.06 = 154.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.39x = 348.06 × 154.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.39x = 53,618.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,618.64/252.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.44

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