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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 348.58 and 147.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 348.58 and 147.67 is: 203.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 348.58 = 147.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/348.58 = 147.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 348.58 × 147.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 51,474.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,474.81/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.80

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