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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 348.78 and 154.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 348.78 and 154.57 is: 213.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 348.78 = 154.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/348.78 = 154.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 348.78 × 154.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 53,910.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,910.92/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.24

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