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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.63, 348.72 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.63, 348.72 and 153.05 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.63 : 348.72 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.63/348.72 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.63x = 348.72 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.63x = 53,373.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,373.29/252.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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