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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.54, 348.41 and 154.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.54, 348.41 and 154.28 is: 212.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.54 : 348.41 = 154.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.54/348.41 = 154.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.54x = 348.41 × 154.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.54x = 53,750.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,750.18/252.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.84

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