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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.51, 348.55 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.51, 348.55 and 147.67 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.51 : 348.55 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.51/348.55 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.51x = 348.55 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.51x = 51,469.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,469.64/252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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