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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 348.76 and 147.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 348.76 and 147.87 is: 204.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 348.76 = 147.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/348.76 = 147.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 348.76 × 147.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 51,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,571.14/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.04

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