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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.73, 348.69 and 154.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.73, 348.69 and 154.50 is: 213.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.73 : 348.69 = 154.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.73/348.69 = 154.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.73x = 348.69 × 154.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.73x = 53,872.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,872.61/252.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.16

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