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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.70, 348.60 and 149.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.70, 348.60 and 149.20 is: 205.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.70 : 348.60 = 149.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.70/348.60 = 149.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.70x = 348.60 × 149.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.70x = 52,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,011.12/252.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.82

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