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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.62, 348.62 and 147.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.62, 348.62 and 147.78 is: 203.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.62 : 348.62 = 147.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.62/348.62 = 147.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.62x = 348.62 × 147.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.62x = 51,518.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,518.32/252.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.94

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