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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.65, 348.62 and 147.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.65, 348.62 and 147.71 is: 203.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.65 : 348.62 = 147.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.65/348.62 = 147.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.65x = 348.62 × 147.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.65x = 51,492.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,492.18/252.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.81

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