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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 348.54 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 348.54 and 147.66 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 348.54 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/348.54 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 348.54 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 51,465.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,465.42/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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