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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.50, 348.50 and 154.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.50, 348.50 and 154.34 is: 213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.50 : 348.50 = 154.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.50/348.50 = 154.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.50x = 348.50 × 154.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.50x = 53,786.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,786.13/252.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.02

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