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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.60, 348.52 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.60, 348.52 and 149.12 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.60 : 348.52 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.60/348.52 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.60x = 348.52 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.60x = 51,971.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,971.30/252.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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