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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 348.82 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 348.82 and 147.83 is: 204.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 348.82 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/348.82 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 348.82 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 51,566.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,566.06/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.02

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