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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.42, 348.15 and 154.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.42, 348.15 and 154.10 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.42 : 348.15 = 154.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.42/348.15 = 154.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.42x = 348.15 × 154.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.42x = 53,650.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,650.50/252.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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