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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.81, 348.76 and 154.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.81, 348.76 and 154.55 is: 213.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.81 : 348.76 = 154.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.81/348.76 = 154.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.81x = 348.76 × 154.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.81x = 53,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,900.86/252.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.21

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