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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 252.82, 348.94 and 154.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 252.82, 348.94 and 154.64 is: 213.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    252.82 : 348.94 = 154.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    252.82/348.94 = 154.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    252.82x = 348.94 × 154.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    252.82x = 53,960.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,960.08/252.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.43

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