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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 348.75 and 154.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 348.75 and 154.47 is: 213.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 348.75 = 154.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/348.75 = 154.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 348.75 × 154.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 53,871.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,871.41/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.14

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