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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.45, 348.36 and 148.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.45, 348.36 and 148.95 is: 205.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.45 : 348.36 = 148.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.45/348.36 = 148.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.45x = 348.36 × 148.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.45x = 51,888.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,888.22/252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.54

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