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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.49, 348.44 and 147.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.49, 348.44 and 147.65 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.49 : 348.44 = 147.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.49/348.44 = 147.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.49x = 348.44 × 147.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.49x = 51,448.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,448.41/252.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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