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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.41, 348.35 and 147.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.41, 348.35 and 147.55 is: 203.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.41 : 348.35 = 147.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.41/348.35 = 147.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.41x = 348.35 × 147.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.41x = 51,399.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,399.04/252.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.63

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