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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 348.49 and 154.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 348.49 and 154.33 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 348.49 = 154.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/348.49 = 154.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 348.49 × 154.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 53,780.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,780.72/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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