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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.28 and 154.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.28 and 154.12 is: 212.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.28 = 154.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.28 = 154.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.28 × 154.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 53,676.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,676.91/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.67

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