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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.57, 348.59 and 147.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.57, 348.59 and 147.72 is: 203.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.57 : 348.59 = 147.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.57/348.59 = 147.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.57x = 348.59 × 147.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.57x = 51,492.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,492.98/252.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.88

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