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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.75, 348.71 and 147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.75, 348.71 and 147.86 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.75 : 348.71 = 147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.75/348.71 = 147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.75x = 348.71 × 147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.75x = 51,559.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,559.09/252.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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