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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.40, 348.35 and 154.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.40, 348.35 and 154.19 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.40 : 348.35 = 154.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.40/348.35 = 154.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.40x = 348.35 × 154.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.40x = 53,712.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,712.09/252.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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