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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.68, 348.71 and 147.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.68, 348.71 and 147.77 is: 203.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.68 : 348.71 = 147.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.68/348.71 = 147.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.68x = 348.71 × 147.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.68x = 51,526.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,526.39/252.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.92

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